In the early 1980's citizens of the Coachella Valley recognized the economic, cultural and social benefits that a four-year university would bring to the region and organized to meet that need. This document outlines the development of the Palm Desert Campus of CSUSB, from its roots as the Coachella Valley Center, through the completion of the Indian Wells Center for Educational Excellence on the site of the permanent campus.

A framework for discussion and a call for action regarding long range plans for the Coachella Valley Center, a branch campus of California State University, San Bernardino, including background information; economic and population realities; implications for planning; future plans; site options; distance learning; funding sources; and conclusion.

Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) regarding the development of the campus, by and among the Palm Desert Redevelopment Agency, the City of Palm Desert, and the Trustees of the California State University.

Press release announcing the details of an offer set forth in a MOU to the Board of Trustees of California State University, by the city of Palm Desert to donate 200 acres of land for the express purpose of developing a free-standing, full-service permanent Cal State Campus at the intersection of Frank Sinatra and Cook Street in Palm Desert.

2002 Video of the "birth" of the Palm Desert campus of California State University, San Bernardino, featuring interviews of founding donors at the opening gala celebration of the Mary Stuart Rogers Gateway building.

2002 Public access cable show, Serving the Desert Communities, hosted by Cindi Pringle, CSUSB Director of Public Affairs. This episode features interviews with Palm Desert Mayor, Jim Ferguson; Rancho Mirage Mayor, Richard Kite; and Indian Wells City Councilman, Percy Byrd, discussing the community support which enabled the construction of the Palm Desert campus of CSUSB.

2002 Public access cable show, Serving the Desert Communities, hosted by Cindi Pringle, CSUSB Director of Public Affairs. This episode features interviews with Jane Turner, President of Soroptomist International of Palm Desert, and Carol Adney, Director of Development, CSUSB Palm Desert Campus, discussing the community support which enabled the construction of the Palm Desert campus of CSUSB.

Invitation to the Open House and Health Fair to celebrate the Opening of the Palm Desert Health Sciences Building on the campus of California State University, San Bernardino Palm Desert Campus, October 18, 2008.